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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of properly-sourced reporters carry you the most vital political tales of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off NCS’s Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get solutions from the individuals making headlines, clarify the political tales that matter, and report on how the information will affect you.

Political Showdown: Trump, Chicago, and the Military Aug 24, 2025
This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump’s controversial plan to deploy the navy to Chicago to fight crime in opposition to the objection of native officers and analyses its implications. The dialogue additional explores the affect of those actions on Trump’s political technique, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the political tug-of-struggle it creates. Additionally, the present talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and California forward of the midterms, Trump’s evolving stance on mail-in voting, and the potential affect on democracy. The episode additionally options an interview with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner from Maine, his views on his celebration’s model, and critiques of Senator Susan Collins. There is a highlighted dialogue on Gavin Newsom’s combative ways in opposition to Trump on social media, his probably 2028 presidential bid, and the broader methods at play inside the Democratic Party. The present closes with a tribute to the New Orleans Saints’ 2010 Super Bowl victory and its symbolic significance for the metropolis post-Hurricane Katrina.